by "TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
Published 01/12/2017 at 15:02
by "TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
Published 01/12/2017 at 15:02
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210 hp Yaris.
In a car just over 2,000 lbs.
Why is this not bigger news?!
"PS9" (PS9)
01/12/2017 at 15:08, STARS: 1
Because it’s still a Yaris.
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
01/12/2017 at 15:12, STARS: 1
But 210 horsepower Yaris.
"CB" (jrcb)
01/12/2017 at 15:14, STARS: 3
I’m looking forward to it. More competition in this space is better for us!
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/12/2017 at 15:19, STARS: 0
It doesn’t look very good, but I’m all for a light car with decent power. Put a 6MT and some hydraulic power steering in it, and I’d drive the shit out of it.
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
01/12/2017 at 15:19, STARS: 1
I’d seriously consider one to replace my Accord if they bring it stateside.
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
01/12/2017 at 15:20, STARS: 0
I honestly couldn’t care less about what it looks like, as long as it has a turbo-3/4 cylinder engine, an LSD, independent suspension, and an automatic gearbox.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/12/2017 at 15:21, STARS: 0
Why an auto?
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
01/12/2017 at 15:22, STARS: 0
Because stop-and-go traffic.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/12/2017 at 15:24, STARS: 0
That’s fair enough, I would still like the option to row my own. When I had my M3 and 128i, even when I knew I was going to sit in traffic, I took my M3 despite the 128i being an auto.
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
01/12/2017 at 15:25, STARS: 0
I’d take an auto with paddle shifters, or even one of those slap stick shifters which Toyota puts in most of their cars.
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
01/12/2017 at 15:25, STARS: 0
I’d take an auto with paddle shifters, or even one of those slap stick shifters which Toyota puts in most of their cars.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/12/2017 at 15:27, STARS: 0
To each their own, long as the clutch isn’t as heavy as the M3's I think it’d be alright. I will admit Atlanta traffic does suck in the M3, which is why when I picked my dad up at the airport, I took the 135is.
"BKosher84" (bkosher84)
01/12/2017 at 15:28, STARS: 2
Was this the shitpost you were talking about?
That thing is U-G-L-Y.. IT AIN’T GOT NO ALIBI. IT UGLY.
"EL_ULY" (uly)
01/12/2017 at 15:29, STARS: 2
Well HondaBro, because it’s a ToyotaBro. All these so called “enthusiasts” and “jalops” have been brained washed by the automotive media and Top Gear for too long. Pre-programmed to have a childish hate for anything Toyota. I am slowly collecting enough evidence as the days go by to genuinely tie automotive stereotyping to actual racists behavior. A type of prejudice sub menu if you will.
Still I fight for ALL automotive brands and ALL automotive cultures. Give me ANY motorized vehicle and I shall hoon it with pride and glee.
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"Aaron M - MasoFiST" (amarks563)
01/12/2017 at 15:31, STARS: 2
Assuming they don’t completely mess up the pricing, I’d buy one. Completely serious.
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
01/12/2017 at 15:31, STARS: 1
No. This was unexpected news. I will drop my fire opinion later today.
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
01/12/2017 at 15:32, STARS: 1
Me too.
"Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow" (chriskf)
01/12/2017 at 15:34, STARS: 1
I <3 Toyota
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
01/12/2017 at 15:36, STARS: 0
Will it be sold in USA
"Chris_K_F drives an FR-Slow" (chriskf)
01/12/2017 at 15:37, STARS: 5
A FiST is still a Fiesta. A FoST is still a Focus. A Civic Si or Type-R is still a Civic. Having the logic that just because a base platform is boring means we can’t have a fun performance version will keep us from getting cool cars like this!
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
01/12/2017 at 15:39, STARS: 1
If it will be, Toyota has a customer out of me. Honda refuses to make a hot Fit, so this will do.
"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44)
01/12/2017 at 15:40, STARS: 5
Because it looks like ass
"cletus44 aka Clayton Seams" (cletus44)
01/12/2017 at 15:41, STARS: 1
Well then get ready for the ultra-shitty torsion beam rear these have.
"Svend" (svend)
01/12/2017 at 15:42, STARS: 2
I was just looking at the rally Yaris.
That is some crazy wing mirror work there.
"Out, but with a W - has found the answer" (belg)
01/12/2017 at 15:45, STARS: 0
I’d be seriously tempted if I (ever) need a more practical car. The 208 GTi was kinda too serious -felt more Golf GTI than pocket hatch- and the FiST’s interior ain’t my cup of tea (the new one might be better?). Though, honestly, I’m still hoping for a new Ignis Sport.
Or a Honda S1000.
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
01/12/2017 at 15:45, STARS: 1
You’re harshing my mellow, bud.
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
01/12/2017 at 15:46, STARS: 2
Or what if?........ No power steering!
*Mic drop.
"Ash78, voting early and often" (ash78)
01/12/2017 at 15:47, STARS: 0
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"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/12/2017 at 15:48, STARS: 0
It’s probably light enough where it probably doesn’t need it, but you’d be hard pressed to find a car for sale in the US today with out it. Even the Mitsubishi Mirage has power steering as standard.
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
01/12/2017 at 15:48, STARS: 0
A hot Yaris would knock the Fiesta ST off the map.
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
01/12/2017 at 15:49, STARS: 0
Hey long time no see!
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
01/12/2017 at 15:50, STARS: 1
But it is the hot hatch variant. If they make it more of a stripped out hot hatch than a premium it would work. Although they’ll probably go for premium, because no cares what Oppo thinks :(
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
01/12/2017 at 15:53, STARS: 1
That car is ANGERY and it has the ears to prove it!
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/12/2017 at 15:53, STARS: 0
They don’t care what the internet thinks because on the internet you can say whatever you’d like, “if they made this, I’d buy it”. There are very few cases of that being the case, I can think of us getting the 6MT in the E60 M5 being a case of BMW listening to the right people.
"Ash78, voting early and often" (ash78)
01/12/2017 at 15:54, STARS: 1
Kinja and IE were incompatible for a few months, so the only posting I had was iPhone. Nice to be back!
"Out, but with a W - has found the answer" (belg)
01/12/2017 at 15:55, STARS: 0
The previous one was okay-ish:
Had the Swift Sport as sole competitor, and that’s allegedly a riot to drive. The current field is a lot more competitive: FiST, 208 GTi, DS3, Ibiza Cupra, Clio RS, Polo GTI, ... Though if they get Gazoo involved, it might well beat them all.
"The Crazy Kanuck; RIP Oppositelock" (jukesjukesjukes)
01/12/2017 at 15:55, STARS: 1
a NISMO RS is still a Juke, that happens to be on the same platform as the Versa.
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
01/12/2017 at 16:06, STARS: 1
A toned-down WRC Yaris would make me really happy.
"Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies" (jordanwphillips)
01/12/2017 at 16:19, STARS: 1
Fit Si, sure, Yaris, hell no. It would be way too compromised to be as good. Toyota has yet to really make a really remarkable hot hatch.
"Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle" (1500sand535)
01/12/2017 at 16:19, STARS: 2
It’ll be big news once there’s more details. 200 hp in a small car is a good start but good transmission options, LSD, brakes/suspension to match the power, AWD(?), price and weight staying low; will all determine how much we should all collectively go bonkers.
"duurtlang" (duurtlang)
01/12/2017 at 16:20, STARS: 2
Multiple reasons. For one: It’s a Toyota. Yaris.
And second:
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
01/12/2017 at 16:22, STARS: 1
I get that, but frankly at this point, the power figure alone will get me excited.
"duurtlang" (duurtlang)
01/12/2017 at 16:23, STARS: 0
The Alfa Romeo 4C doesn’t have power steering.
Anyway, in a very light enthusiast car I can defitely do without power steering. Once you get used to it you won’t miss it.
"duurtlang" (duurtlang)
01/12/2017 at 16:24, STARS: 2
A base Fiesta is still somewhat fun to drive. A base Yaris is not. The Fiesta has a far better chassis, from an enthusiast point of view. Same thing with the Focus, although that’s another segment.
"duurtlang" (duurtlang)
01/12/2017 at 16:26, STARS: 0
Can you name a few FWD 21st century Toyotas that are actually fun to drive?
"EL_ULY" (uly)
01/12/2017 at 16:29, STARS: 2
ALL cars from ALL brands! 100% honest.
“but..... it has no steering feel and a plastic dash herr duur derr”
Give me the keys, and I know I’ll have a blast in it. Not even kidding. I love cars that much.
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
01/12/2017 at 16:34, STARS: 1
Dealership mechanics are twiddling their thumbs at the sight of your comment.
"Alan" (thefrostyman)
01/12/2017 at 16:39, STARS: 1
Right!? That was my first thought as well. There are only 297.333(repeating) other cars that weigh roughly the same, with roughly the same power.
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
01/12/2017 at 16:52, STARS: 0
Honestly... naw your right. I’d by a barley running project car of craigslist before this :’(
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/12/2017 at 16:55, STARS: 0
That is true, however that is aimed at enthusiasts who understand why it doesn’t have power steering, this is just a hot toyota.
"Neil drives a beetle and a fancy beetle" (1500sand535)
01/12/2017 at 16:56, STARS: 0
I was answering your question why it wasn’t bigger news...
I agree that a 200hp Yaris is enough to get excited about.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/12/2017 at 16:59, STARS: 0
Exactly, plus the front page is like: oh I can’t wait to buy this... IN TEN YEARS. FPer: GM should sell this car with a manual; drives 99 auto Civic. For cool used cars to exist, someone has to buy them new. I honestly came pretty close to saying fuck it and buying a new F82 M3, I’m glad I didn’t though.
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
01/12/2017 at 17:15, STARS: 0
Same. I’ve been waiting for a Fit Si since the Fit first showed up.
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
01/12/2017 at 17:16, STARS: 1
Given Honda’s track record with little peppy track toys, a hot Fit would have been ideal.
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
01/12/2017 at 17:17, STARS: 0
An EVO is still a Lancer
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
01/12/2017 at 17:19, STARS: 0
I have fun hooning my wife Automatic Fit, even in snow with its terrible “performance” all seasons
"EL_ULY" (uly)
01/12/2017 at 17:20, STARS: 2
I forget what auto reviewer on Youtube put some suuuper sticky Advan tires on a Nissan Leaf and got it to pull 1G on the skid pad :]
"HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles" (hondasfordsvolvo)
01/12/2017 at 17:21, STARS: 0
Wow
"Stephenson Valve Gear" (stephensonvalvegear)
01/12/2017 at 17:38, STARS: 0
I don’t know if 200+ horsepower can offset that sad pug face on the car... I’ll ask my resident Yaris aficionado tonight (Mrs. Valve Gear).
"gmctavish needs more space" (gmctavish)
01/12/2017 at 17:43, STARS: 0
They’d have to put a different auto in it. The ancient 4 speed in them is a crime against humanity
"gmctavish needs more space" (gmctavish)
01/12/2017 at 17:44, STARS: 0
Or manual sheeting, though I know that would never happen. They aren’t heavy enough to really need power assist, let alone the overboosted electric steering they have
"DC3 LS, will be perpetually replacing cars until the end of time" (dc3ls-)
01/12/2017 at 17:45, STARS: 0
Well in my defense I’m a 21 year old college student. So not in the brand new car buying demographic lol.
"E90M3" (e90m3)
01/12/2017 at 17:46, STARS: 1
You’ll be there sooner than you think. I bought my M3 at 24.
"gmctavish needs more space" (gmctavish)
01/12/2017 at 17:47, STARS: 0
I’m so glad I’ll be done driving a Yaris next week. The suspension in them is garbage.
"TheHondaBro" (wwaveform)
01/12/2017 at 22:27, STARS: 0
Just find a new car with hydraulic power steering and take a hammer to the P/S pump.
"InFierority Complex" (lanciere)
01/12/2017 at 23:03, STARS: 0
Honest question. Is the t230 celica really that bad? The TC is supposed to be good too isn’t it?
"duurtlang" (duurtlang)
01/13/2017 at 04:10, STARS: 0
To be quite honest, I forgot about the Celica. I just assumed they were discontinued in the 90s, but that’s obviously wrong. It’s still been discontinued over a decade ago. We didn’t get the TC in my market.